2001.01.15 - McKie named POTW
2001.01.04 - Jones nears Milestone
2000.10.25 - New Radio Deal
2000.09.07 - Pride to Stay
1999.11.11 - Kevin Ollie Returns
1999.11.10 - Pride Sign Two More
1999.11.09 - Trade for Kirk King
1999.10.28 - Pride sign Husky Heroes
1999.04.27 - Pride are 1999 Champs!


Tyler Jones - GM/Head Coach
John Treloar - Head Coach

Ira Bowman
Adrian Griffin
Lamont Jones
Kirk King
Todd Lindeman
Donny Marshall
James "Bull" Martin
BJ McKie
Ricky Moore
Kevin Ollie
Damian Owens
Shawnelle Scott
CBA Basketball
24 - Damian Owens

Damian Owens Connecticut Pride - Forward

Height: 6-6
Weight: 215 lbs.
Birthdate: September 21, 1976
College: West Virginia '99
How Acquired: Signed as a free agent (11/30/99)
Birthplace: Washington, DC

As a Professional:
Recently played in the 2000 CBA All-Star Game. Assigned by the CBA to the Pride on Nov. 30 for the 11th roster spot. Spent the past two months in Italy playing for Virtus Ragusa. Averaged 12.8 ppg and 5.6 rpg in nine contests.

1998-99: Named to the 1999 CBA All-Rookie Team after averaging 10.4 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 1.9 apg and 1.6 spg in 43 regular season games. Played in all 12 playoff contests as well, averaging 12.8 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 1.9 apg and 1.2 spg. Also received a call-up to the Portland Trailblazers to participate in their training camp on Jan. 16. He would rejoin the Pride on Feb. 5. Finished third in the Rookie of the Year voting.

As a Collegian:
The only West Virginia player to rank among the top 10 in scoring, rebounding, assists, steals and blocks. Ranks 10th all-time in scoring, 9th in rebounding, 2nd in steals, 9th in assists and 5th in blocked shots. Named Big East Defensive Player of the Year and first-team All-Big East as a senior. Ranked 6th in the nation (1st in the Big East) in steals with 3.03 spg as a senior.


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